From the prompt offered by Ted Strutz on the page of Rochelle, it is Friday Fictioneers. 100 words or less to make a complete beginning, middle, and end to a story or well-crafted thought. Click here to view more stories or to join the group.
Here is my offering:
Life’s Cycle
He covered the hubcap with a dartboard. Then, the neighborhood kids and even from farther out came to try and score.
For $1 you got to throw 3 darts from 10ft. if any stuck and remained in the bullseye, the participant received a new, freshly-painted bicycle on display. It was estimated that in the first two weeks, he gave away 3 bicycles and made over $400, a decent profit.
It all ended the day a kid from another town stopped by and saw his bike on display, the initials and phone number carved under the seat where he put it.
Word Count: 100 words
Namaste,
Scott
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Probably stealing was the only way he could make a profit from that venture! I wonder if he escaped with his earnings. Nicely spun tale
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While the ending could have gone many ways, I imagine Juvie was in his future.
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Sadly, you’re probably right
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Ahhh, in the end, it was dirtty money, he should have atleast CHECKED the bikes over 😀 but i guess every business plan has a flaw or two right? 😀
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Or, he did it all intentionally and just messed up!
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ahh perhaps.. 😀
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Good business model. I’ve seen similar ventures. I dare say I may even have financed them a time or two.
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Hope yours were … well, legal…
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A tidy profit to be sure. Sounds like he based his business model on Microsoft’s. 😉
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Probably even works out of his garage.
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😀 *H.P.* 😀
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The idea of converting the hubcap to a dartboad is better than the stolen bicycles. 🙂
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Never thought of that…great point.
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A handsome profit indeed!
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it sounds like this guy has a future in politics.
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Yep, turning that wheel.
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He was caught out by the kid, but I bet he escaped the law!
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ah, well, just juvie – out at 18.
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It was a good ruse until the crime was discovered but discovered it needed to be
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Only a matter of time!
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There will always be those “types” of people… living off other’s things…
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Oh, yes, I have known many of those, none very happy for long.
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That’s one sick way of peddling stolen gods… stealing bikes from kids is pretty low.
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Yes, though, admittedly, tricycles would have been worse…
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How easy it is to be generous when the prize you’re giving away costs you nothing. Good take on the prompt!
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Yep, it’s that low overhead idea…
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I wonder what this swindler’s next business venture will be… An original take on the photo prompt. Nice one, kindred spirit.
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Thanks…someone suggested autos.
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Uh-oh. Bad idea.
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Agreed…
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Dear Scott,
An “oops”‘ moment for sure. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He’s now in for the Ride of his life.
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Nice job!
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Thanks
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I thought the prize seemed a bit generous…
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When overhead is low…
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Good thing he got caught before he started giving away used cars. 🙂
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Yes, or real estate! lol
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The line between entrepreneurship and criminality can be a fine one
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It certainly can…we could look at bigger corporations and, perhaps, find the same trend.
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